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[akshay]

Exif data

Camera Nikon D5000
Exposure 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture f/2.8
Focal Length 35 mm
ISO Speed 2200
Exposure Bias -1 EV
Flash No Flash
X-Resolution 240 dpi
Y-Resolution 240 dpi
Software Ver.1.00
Date and Time (Modified) 2010:11:14 22:43:21
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Date and Time (Original) 2010:11:14 15:39:07.50-08:00
Date and Time (Digitized) 2010:11:14 15:39:07
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Light Source Unknown
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Sub Sec Time Digitized 50
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White Balance Auto
Digital Zoom Ratio 1
Focal Length In35mm Format 52 mm
Scene Capture Type Standard
Gain Control High gain up
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Measurement Observer CIE 1931
Measurement Flare 0.999%
Measurement Illuminant D65
XMPToolkit Adobe XMP Core 4.2-c020 1.124078, Tue Sep 11 2007 23:21:40
Creator Tool Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Lens 35.0 mm f/1.8
Lens ID 159
Image Number 3700
Approximate Focus Distance 4294967295
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Flash Return No return detection
Flash Mode Unknown
Flash Function False
Flash Red Eye Mode False

[Niresangwa]

IS there something specific you'd like people to comment on? You'll get more responses rather than just saying "have at it"

That said, the BW conversion is a little muddy, it lacks contrast and is overall unnecessarily dark for my taste. The concept of simplicity is a good one with great compositional components, but the execution, such as straightening the line between wall and floor, as well as the already mentioned conversion lets it down. HAppily those things can be fixed with a straightening effort and a little play in levels.

[autofocus]

It's very much underexposed and the center frame position of the subject doesn't work for me. I did a quick levels adjustment and a re-crop, and in MHO, it makes for a better composition. I'll post it if you'd like to see it

[Gina9942]

As PP said it's dark, and the conversion is muddy. Also I get the idea of it, but I would much rather see the man's face, and his emotions.

[Rehesan]

I do not have idea of what colors this photo has, but for me I think maybe a color photo would work better than b/w, or maybe is because of what our fellowes DPSers have said already: it is underexposed.

I would also suggest to be careful with the horizontal lines and maybe the thirds rule would work better than having the subject in the middle.

MHO.

Cheers!

[BigFuzzy]

Originally Posted by Niresangwa

IS there something specific you'd like people to comment on? You'll get more responses rather than just saying "have at it"

That said, the BW conversion is a little muddy, it lacks contrast and is overall unnecessarily dark for my taste. The concept of simplicity is a good one with great compositional components, but the execution, such as straightening the line between wall and floor, as well as the already mentioned conversion lets it down. HAppily those things can be fixed with a straightening effort and a little play in levels.

What Steve said exactly +1

[MrJones]

besides what previous comments said about the contrast and exposure, I think it's a very interesting idea, with the framing and all.
the thing that bothers me is that he is wearing black, and his hair is black and thus, looking at him from behind.. is quite boring. I think this would have worked way better if he was facing the camera and still within the frame.